Character Development Books

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Larger image	Birthday Party Business, The - Fife Features guidance on all aspects of entertaining, from character development, working with kids, storytelling, magic, puppetry, clowning, ballooning, face painting and party games to booking, contracts, business skills and marketing. Includes a resource list and samples of contracts, business cards, as well as comedy skits and party routines. 206-page, photo/illustrated paperback. Item Description Unit Price Qty Item # Click to Add to Cart Birthday Party Business, The $ 22.00 B1044
Larger image	Book of Visual Comedy - Page The Book of Visual Comedy is an invaluable resource for enteratiners of every description: magicians, comedians, clowns, speakers, variety entertainers, M.C.'s; performers of all kinds will find fantastic, time-tested material between these covers. Learn dozens of funny situations, stunts, and expressions that will have them rolling in the aisles. No special props or devices are required. For the most part, these gut-busters can be performed at the drop of a hat, on a moment's notice. This book can serve as a source of inspiration for developing your own hilarious act, or as a jumping-off point for creating an amusing, thrilling moment or two of light-hearted fun. 123-page, illustrated, perfect bound paperback, 7x10". Item Description Unit Price Qty Item # Click to Add to Cart Book of Visual Comedy $ 24.00 B1251
Larger image	Clown In You, The - Snowberg This book contains basic information on clown character, makeup application, costuming, wigs and many other topics to help develop or improve your entire clown character. Detailed, easy to read guide to clowning is worthwhile for both beginners and experienced clowns. 120-page, photo paperback. Item Description Unit Price Qty Item # Click to Add to Cart Clown In You, The $ 10.00 B1055
Larger image	Creative Clowning - Fife One of the most concise, idea filled book on the art of clowning ever written. Includes chapters on chapters the art of clowning, clown face, mime, balloons, music and more - every topic is covered in detail. 223-page photo/illustrated paperback. Item Description Unit Price Qty Item # Click to Add to Cart Creative Clowning $ 24.00 B1105
Larger image	Creative Kidtalk - Ginn A brand new book that is a must for every kidshow performer’s library! You’ll find ten chapters of practical advice based on the experiences of three fulltime kidshow pros – David Ginn, Sammy Smith and Steve Taylor – all aimed at helping you become the best children’s entertainer possible! Chapters/topics include: Audience Participation, Treating Audience Helpers With Respect, Sucker Tricks For Kids, Entertaining Preschoolers, Working Outdoor Shows, Adult Volunteers In Kidshows, Mixing Messages With Magic, New Twists On Old Tricks, and Entertaining Adults At Kidshows. 144-page photo/illustrated paperback. Item Description Unit Price Qty Item # Click to Add to Cart Creative Kidtalk $ 15.00 B11052
Larger image	Improve With Improv! - Jones This guide to improvisation and character development is a complete improv curriculum program divided into twenty class-length workshops. Each workshop contains carefully selected exercises designed to help students focus on one aspect of a character's personality. Learn how to create characters from your own imaginations through the use of solo and ensemble pantomime, physicalization, vocal techniques, props, and more. Gestures, facial expressions, voice and body language are studied separately. Many ensemble sketches are included. 135-page photo/illustrated paperback. Item Description Unit Price Qty Item # Click to Add to Cart Improve With Improv! $ 15.95 B1189
Larger image	Mime Book, The - Kipnis Step-by-step instructions on movement, expression, attitude and exercise are used to teach anyone to be an excellent mime. Includes both the how and the why, from basic exercises to full pantomimes, everything you need to know to be a silent storyteller. 202 page, photo/illustrated paperback. Item Description Unit Price Qty Item # Click to Add to Cart Mime Book, The $ 15.95 B1215  Out of Stock.
Larger image	NEW! Stop That Heckler! - Ladshaw This is THE book to buy if you want to "arm" yourself against hecklers! There's a brief discussion of the psychology of hecklers, some advice on how to handle them, and then... the heckler stopper lines! Contains nearly 400 lines, including a section devoted specifically to ventriloquists (with the material written in dialogue form)! Much of the material for vents is usable by non-vents, too...just make it a one liner! Hopefully you'll never have a heckler and you'll never even need this material. But if you do, wouldn't you like to be prepared? 28-page, softbound, saddle-stitched, full-color glossy cover, 5.5x8.5". Item Description Unit Price Qty Item # Click to Add to Cart Stop That Heckler! $ 12.00 B12423